Junior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund options

Mentorship and training

Exposure to diverse areas of corporate

Well-established retail company in Pol

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a motivated Junior Legal Counsel to support senior staff in a corporate and commercial law setting. This entry-level role offers mentorship and hands-on training within a well-established retail company.

The role emphasizes contract review, compliance, corporate secretarial duties, and broad legal research to build a strong foundation in practice. Office-based with direct mentorship.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA, recently admitted or up to 3 years post-admission.
• Solid understanding of South African corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally within a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and update commercial contracts and leases under supervision.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and commercial law issues.
• Support corporate secretarial function, including board meeting preparation and minutes drafting.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide general legal support to business units and assist with day-to-day legal queries.
• Help manage litigation files and coordinate with external counsel as directed.
• Review marketing materials and advertising campaigns for legal compliance.
• Participate in legal projects and initiatives undertaken by the legal department.
• Learn and apply company policies and procedures effectively.

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent retail and consumer goods company with headquarters in Polokwane, Limpopo , is seeking a motivated and diligent Junior Legal Counsel to join their legal department. This entry-level position is perfect for a newly qualified or recently admitted attorney eager to gain broad experience in corporate and commercial law. The Junior Legal Counsel will support senior legal staff in managing a range of legal matters, including contract review, compliance initiatives, corporate secretarial duties, and general legal research. The role involves close collaboration with various business units to provide practical legal support. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop a strong foundation in legal practice within a dynamic corporate environment. The position is office-based in Polokwane , offering direct mentorship and hands-on training.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating commercial contracts, leases, and other legal documents under supervision.
• Conduct legal research on various corporate and commercial law issues.
• Support the corporate secretarial function, including board meeting preparation and minutes drafting.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide general legal support to business units and assist with day-to-day legal queries.
• Help manage litigation files and coordinate with external counsel as directed.
• Review marketing materials and advertising campaigns for legal compliance.
• Participate in legal projects and initiatives undertaken by the legal department.
• Learn and apply company policies and procedures effectively.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, recently admitted or with up to 3 years post-admission experience.
• A solid understanding of South African corporate law and commercial principles.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally within a corporate legal setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and manage tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• A proactive and positive attitude towards legal challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Excellent mentorship and training opportunities from experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to diverse areas of corporate and commercial law.
• Valuable experience within a well-established retail company in Polokwane.